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FLAT ASSEMBLY
- This method consists of fully dismantling the forestay and assembling the jib reefing system while the forestay is lying flat.
- We recommend this method as it is faster.
- In certain cases the top part of the forestay cannot be dismantled, in this case::
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do an in situ assembly (see page 15)
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contact a professional who can install a universal joint on the upper part of the forestay.
Steps to be followed:
DISMANTLING THE FORESTAY
Lower part
- Slacken the backstay
- Secure the mast forward with 1 or 2 halyards
- Tigthen the halyards to relieve the strain on the forestay
- Dismantle the lower part of the forestay (this usually consists of removing a removing a rigging screw pin, or a
screw and a nut)).
Note :
it is important to measure the distance between the forestay eye and the hole of the forward mounting plate in order to
find the correct adjustments again.
For a turnbuckle assembly, measure the distance between the mounting plate and the blocking nut of the turnbuckle.
halyard to secure the mast
forestay
slackened backstay
Upper part
- Send a person to the masthead (equipped with hammer and pliers)
- Dismount the upper part of the forestay
- Bring the person and the forestay down from the masthead
drisse pour assurer le mât
étai
pataras détendu
